Attendance Report October 4

Sunday School 93

First Focus
Worship 132
Wednesday Night

First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas

Advancing the Gospel
Our Tithes and Offerings....
Vol. 32, No. 34 October 7, 2009
Gifts to the Budget
September 27 3,509.50
October 4 5,183.
Average Weekly Needs 5,350.48
FBC Revitalization 500.00
Mary Hill Davis 100.00
Wednesday Night Meals 160.00

Total Gifts October 4 $5,943.00

Sunday Personnel October 11

WELCOME TEAM
Kevin Craig, Billy Donahoo, David Holley,
Cody Lee, Shelly Lengefeld, Shirley Wilson
COUNTERS
Dale Caraway, Jimmie Edwards
CHILD CARE
E-mail Address office@fbchamiltontx.org

Sunday School
Rev. Eric Coleman, Minister to Youth

Darla Cole, Clydell Massingill

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Jacob Sensenig, Minister of Music

Church Nursery
Church Office - 254/386-8141

Bridget Bruce, Lesli Jester

2-3 Year Olds
Rev. Keith Felton, Pastor

LaShea Bruce, Alathia Morgan

First Baptist Church

Hamilton, TX 76531

Children’s Church
220 S. Bell Street

Aubrey Gates, Elizabeth Marquess

P.O. Box 673

Deacons on Call for October

Bill Gillham - Team Leader
Brandon Haile, Lynn Pearce, Alyce Poteet
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Saturday, October 10
LOOK OUT!... A N NO U N C E M E N T S
by Pastor Keith Felton Here They Come!
Baby Shower Natalie Kinsey 9:00 am
Sunday, October 11
Lord’s Supper Whew! Another 5th Quarter accomplished and Children’s Committee Meeting…
What a privilege it was to be a part of the wedding of
Sunday School 9:45 am another great night of ministry! Last Friday night we
George and Robin Chambers on Sunday! Please pray had close to 100 high school students come out for our after worship in the Sanctuary on October
for the newlyweds as they embark on what I believe to Worship 11:00 am
Children’s Church for Pre-K thru K 11:00 am second concert featuring Derrick Fury. Derrick, who 11 at 12:00 p.m.
be a sacred journey of marriage. God has great things
Portico 6:00 pm hails from the Houston area, is a Christian hip-hop
in store for these two. I’m thankful they are a part of
Monday, October 12 performer who speaks to current issues that plague our
our family of faith here at First Baptist Church.
Committees’ Budget Deadline students. One recurrent theme of his songs is that of Congratulations...to the parents and
Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:30 pm struggles. Derrick proclaims that we all have struggles grandparents: Tai and John Clam & Steph &
This Sunday we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. I in our lives. These struggles are peer pressure, choices,
pray we will all make a commitment to be a part of this Tuesday, October 13 Scott Cobb on the birth of Kate Meredith
Budget Meeting 6:00 pm financial difficulties, family problems, and many
special time in the life of our church as we remember Clam - born September 30, weighing in at 6
Wednesday, October 14 others. However, unlike mainstream music which casts
Christ’s death. Invite someone to FBC so they can hear pounds 7 ounces and 19 inches long.
Nursing Home Ministry 10:00 am these struggles in a negative light, Derrick focuses on
about the saving grace found in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal 5:15 pm the positive aspect of struggles. He states in his song
Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm ‘Struggles,’ the hardship he has faced has shaped him
What a fantastic 5th Quarter Fellowship for students into the person he is today. These hardships have Committee Budget Requests
this past Friday night! A Christian Rap artist by the Children’s Music & Missions 6:00 pm
Ekklesia - Youth 6:00 pm served to strengthen his faith and resolve as a man of Due...Monday, October 12, is the deadline
name of Derrick Fury was here and he had a great
Sanctuary Choir Practice 7:00 pm God. What are you struggling with today? This for returning your budget requests for 2010.
message for our youth. There were a great number of
Thursday, October 15 month? This year? How are you defining your You may e-mail or give to David Courtney
students at the Youth & Family Life Center and also a
Ladies Crafts 9:00 am struggles? Are you focusing solely on the negative
healthy amount of adult volunteers. I’m thankful for
hardships? We all face struggles everyday. However, or turn in at the church office.
Eric, our Youth Ministry Committee, and all of those AA Meeting 8:00 pm
we all do not approach and deal with our struggles in
adults who stayed up late to provide the students of our Friday, October 16
the same way. Try this week to shift your focus and try
church and this community a place to fellowship and 5th Quarter Concert - Trade Cities 10:30 pm to find the good in your struggles. Examine what you
hear from the Lord. are going through and instead of asking ‘why is this WEDNESDAY Night Meal
happening to me?’ ask yourself the question ‘how can I October 14
FIELDS OF FAITH
use this to bring glory to God?’ which is the ultimate Frito Pie and Trimmings
question after all. It is when we engage in this
OCTOBER 14, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
refocusing of our struggles and turn our eyes upon
Remember in Prayer… Jesus that the things of this earth will grow strangely
Ruby Webb Mack Cole Duck Payne HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
dim in the light of His glory and grace.
Bill Chappell Jace Williams Dr. Randy Lee FOOTBALL FIELD
2009 BIBLE 365
Kaley Neie Hilbig Rosa Gillham Connie McQueen
Nelson Shave Pam Jones Norma Marwitz BAND: CHANEY Day 274 - Job 16:1-19:29, 1 Corinthians 16:1-24,
Gwen Wallace Renee Smith Beverly Price (cont’d) Fields of Faith Psalm 40:1-10, Proverbs 22:1
Earl Cowley Patty Gillham Betty Ann Beard GOAL: STUDENT TESTIMONY Day 275 - Job 20:1-22:30, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11,
Frankie Ellingberg David Clark Jeff & Sarah Ensor AND EVANGELISM Psalm 40:11-17, Proverbs 22:2-4
Jack Pettit Jacki Crusenberry Julie Allison King Need to arrange and earlier pick-up time for your Day 276 - Job 23:1-27:23, 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11,
Dick Dixon Shane Donahoo Dale Harris children, please contact Eric @ 864.630.1489. In the Psalm 41:1-13, Proverbs 22:5-6
FIELD OF FAITH Attention youth & parents of event of rain, we will move the event indoors to the
Tony Rogers Holly Wallace Steve Ballow Day 277 - Job Job 28:1-30:31 , 2 Corinthians 2:12-
DeWanna Alsouissi Diane Franklin Don Cook FBC: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and gymnasium of the High School. If this change
Students (FCAS) are hosting the national event called 17, Psalm 37:12-29, Proverbs 21:25-26
Ray Groves Gayland Stephens Cody Bagwell occurs, ample notice will be given. If you would like
Fields of Faith. Our youth will also be participating in Day 278 - Job 28:1-30:31, 2Corinthians 2:12-17,
Bobby Varner Polly Stevens Paula Mannings to learn more about this event, you can find additional
Stanley Gillham Mark Giles Vada Gregory this event during the normal time of our Wednesday Psalm 42:1-11, Proverbs 22:7
information at www.fieldsoffaith.com/<http://. Day 279 - Job 31:1-33:33, 2 Corinthians 3:1-18,
Brenda Andrews Alyson Chaky Amanda Griffin fellowship this Wednesday, October 14th from 6:30-
Marilyn Hale Krista Scafidel John Russell 8:00pm @ the Hamilton High School football Psalm 43:1-5, Proverbs 22:8-9
Danny Johnson Doris Neal & Family JT Massingill field. You will be able to pick up your children at Day 280 - Job 34:1-36:33, 2 Corinthians 4:1-12,
Tawana Hindman Rose Escott Dorothy Harelik FBC at the conclusion of the event at 8:15P.M. If you Psalm 44:1-8, Proverbs 22:10-12
David Heddin Valerie Wilson Eileen Brazil